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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.49, 3,150.36 and 1,398.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.49, 3,150.36 and 1,398.78 is: 1,930.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.49 : 3,150.36 = 1,398.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.49/3,150.36 = 1,398.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.49x = 3,150.36 × 1,398.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.49x = 4,406,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,660.56/2,282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.64

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